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How Can Citizens Advice Bureau Spain Benefit You?

As an expatriate living in Spain; do you find that the Spanish bureaucratic system can be disconcerting? Have you discovered that the simplest of transactions are difficult to conclude? Find yourself searching for answers to problems only to discover that there is nowhere where you could find a solution? I am assuming that the answer is yes and that is why should be a member of our web site if you arent already.

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Posting Photos On Facebook – Am I Allowed To?

Several laws in place that are relevant to this issue. La Ley de Protección al Honor, Intimidad y Propia Imagen (Protection of Honour, Privacy and Own Image) that ´translates´ an individual´s fundamental rights as stated in the Spanish Const...

Embargo By Tax Agency – How To Check For More Info

You´ll need a digital certificate or Cl@ve Pin for access to the data re embargoes (attachments is what the Hacienda website calls them). LINK   You can also check under ´mis notificaciones´ on this section of the Agencia Tributario webs...

What Is The S1 Form And How To Apply And Use It?

The S1. What it is and how to obtain one. The S1 is a form was previously the E121. All those who are in receipt of a UK state retirement pension and wish to live in in Spain, should contact the UK Healthcare Team on +44 191 218 1999. Overseas h...

Financial Support For Parents Of Children With Cancer Or Other Serious Illnesses

As a working parent foster or adoptive parent of a minor with cancer or other serious illness, you may be entitled to financial assistance. This applies if both parents are working and one parent needs to reduce working hours by 50% to be with y...

Metal Detectors – Legal To Use?

There is a law for Spain and also regulations in the regional communities. There are areas and beaches where there is a total ban. There are also many rules in relation to archeological sites. Please ask the guardia civil in your area or check y...

Can I Choose To Give Birth Abroad?

Yes this is a possibility. Read the information provided by Your Europe in the link below. For UKNS. After Brexit there was an agreement to continue with social security coordination which should include childbirth abroad. Do check with the UK ...

Resident In Spain With Rental Property In Uk – Things To Consider

  For more information please read the file with the same title in the Library, Taxation section. Or for direct access click THIS LINK ...

Do I Pay Income Tax On Unemployment Benefits?

Yes you do. Unemployment benefits (paro) are seen as income from work and therefore subject to Income Tax and need to be included in your RENTA. Although SEPE/INEM should withhold a percentage of IRPF retention, in practice they do not always do...

Can I Check The Quality Of The Drinking Water In My Area?

Yes you can. You can click on the link and go to “Information of Supply” and follow instructions. Translation of the windows to click on. 1. Información de un Abastecimiento 2. Province 3. Municipality 4. Location/Neighbourhood....

How To Pay/print Ivtm/road Tax Or Ibi Invoices

Depending on your area/town, the invoices for IVTM / Road tax and/or IBI (council property tax) will be issued by either your town hall, the Suma office (Valencia area) or another incasso agency like the Patronato de Recaudación Provincial (And...

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